In 1963, the Botafogo players signed an incredible document asking the director not to abandon them.
Document signed by the players and coaching staff of Botafogo for director Renato Estelita.
One sheet, one page.
In Portuguese.
22 cm x 32 cm.
Rio de Janeiro, November 15, 1963.
Good condition.
Unique piece.
To our dear Director Renato Estelita,
Warm regards.
We make a heartfelt appeal for you not to abandon us and to continue supporting us as always. We will do everything in our power to ensure that our beloved Botafogo becomes the city's three-time champion, and we offer this victory to you with all our fervor.
On Sunday, we count on God and on the presence of our kind friend.
This is an incredible document of football history, in which the Botafogo players express their concern about the possible departure of the legendary director Estelita. The letter begins with a heartfelt appeal for Renato Estelita not to abandon them and to continue supporting the team as he always has. It seems to be an attempt to convince him to stay and continue his work with the team. The mention of the goal of becoming three-time city champions, the reference to the presence of God and the "kind friend" (Estelita) on Sunday reinforce the importance of the next game, possibly a decisive match.
Beyond the surprising content and tone of the letter, the presence of 45 signatures on the same page — including those of Garrincha, Quarentinha, and Zagallo — makes this football document something very special.
